amoffitt

Hey guys,

I received a notice in the mail yesterday about a settlement regrading the HVAC mold smell issue. I was curious if anyone else had received this as well. I had this work done under warranty but it has been back for a couple years now but I did not want to have it done again out of warranty.

My question is, is this a real thing? I was not able to find anything when I searched this here on the forum, literally 2 posts came up when I did the search.

Looks like it originated from a place called JND Legal Administration.


https://www.mercedeshvacsettlement.com/

C300CA

I also received the mail notice a few days ago. My 2011 HVAC has been fine for nine years therefore I tossed it.

DrivingForce

How did you toss your HVAC?

ihaveaquestion

Same here. I don't know if the previous owner has done anything about it but if I stop by the dealership, will they perform the fix under warranty? Mine is a 2008 C300.

Adi-Benz

It's all over the forums, google google and type mbworld at the end

C300CA

Oh sorry I tossed the mail.

jc1kz

I too received that statement, I think everyone who purchased a Mercedes W204 & the dealership sent in their information got the letter.

VitovH

I bought used and still got the notice. I filed it in the trash.

Vito

gamma300C

Letter says will pay for HVAC filter mold problem for 10 years from car sale...my 2009 is beyond that.

ihaveaquestion

2008 and newer C class are listed as covered. But wonder how are our cars covered if it's past 10 years but we just received the letter now?

VegasWhoa

Anyone know which specific parts would be covered for this settlement??

PakC

Mine is in the trash can as well.

VegasWhoa

doesn’t matter, go online and file a
claim

cvx5832

HVAC has been perfect for 156k miles. Likewise in the trash.

BTFanC300

Anything for us Canadians?

Kelvin Bellrose

You should always turn off your ac compressor a few miles from home. If you drive for an hour with your ac on it will be all frosted up. then when you park the ice melts and makes mold..

DrivingForce

LOL! Doesn't the engine stay hot for a long time after you shut the engine off? I'm sure it would burn off any moisture by the time the mold could form!

Kelvin Bellrose

It is in the heater / ac ducting that gets cold and frosted up causing moisture when it melts. If you keep your fan on with the AC compressor off (the AC button on the dash) it will blow warm air and melt and dry the system so your car doesn't smell like mildew.. This isn't easy if you live in somewhere hot because you will probably die if you turn off your AC.